H.R.4016 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 119th Congress (2025-2026) Section Summary:

Chemical Agents And Munitions Destruction, Defense For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for the destruction of the United States stockpile of lethal chemical agents and munitions in accordance with the provisions of section 1412 of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1986, (Public Law 99–145; 50 U.S.C. 1521), $213,282,000, of which $3,243,000 shall be for operation and maintenance for the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program, consisting of $2,340,000 for activities on military installations and $903,000, to remain available until September 30, 2027, to assist State and local governments; and $210,039,000, to remain available until September 30, 2027, shall be for research, development, test and evaluation. Drug Interdiction And Counter-drug Activities, Defense (including transfer of funds) For drug interdiction and counter-drug activities of the Department of Defense, for transfer to appropriations available to the Department of Defense for military personnel of the reserve components serving under the provisions of title 10 and title 32, United States Code; for operation and maintenance; for procurement; and for research, development, test and evaluation, $1,149,304,000 (increased by $2,000,000) (increased by $2,000,000), of which $678,737,000 (increased by $2,000,000) shall be for counter-narcotics support; $135,567,000 shall be for the drug demand reduction program; $305,000,000 (increased by $2,000,000) shall be for the National Guard counter-drug program; and $30,000,000 shall be for the National Guard counter-drug schools program: Provided, That the funds appropriated under this heading shall be available for obligation for the same time period and for the same purpose as the appropriation to which transferred: Provided further, That upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein, such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation: Provided further, That the transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority provided elsewhere in this Act: Provided further, That funds appropriated under this heading may be used to support a new start program or project only after written prior notification to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate.